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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1926

Page

7

Bryant Move May Not Oust Dunphy As District Head

Alderman Howard F. Bryant seeks reinstitution as district chairman with support from the First District Independent Republican club tonight. The move could lead to Edward L. Dunphy being removed after Dunphy replaced Bryant in January. Despite efforts by independent clubs to push Bryant, leaders remain cool to his return and Dunphy holds committee positions for now.

Bryant Dunphy Howard F. Bryant First District Independent Republican Club Edward L. Dunphy Brrant

SARGENT OPPOSES AMNESTY FOR DEBS

Washington March 11 Attorney General Sargent leans against amnesty for Eugene Debs Socialist leaders and others with war-time sentences commuted and sought restoration of civil rights. He says Debs not entitled to clemency and that rights restored by others’ pardons require oath to the Constitution. He notes many similar cases and argues against exceptions.

Sargent Debs

Mississippi joins evolution taboo

Governor Henry Whitfield signed a bill prohibiting state supported schools from teaching that man ascended or descended from a lower order of animals. The action, dated March 11 per the AP report, marks a challenge to scientific curriculum in Mississippi.

Jackagn Miss Henry Whitfield Mississippi

Piles Relief Claim for Hem-Roid Sold Nationwide

Questioning why ointments fail and piles recur the ad touts a harmless internal remedy called Hem-Roid. It claims to banish piles by freeing lower bowel blood circulation, promises quick, lasting relief without operation, and cites Hindle & Lev Drug Stores as sellers.

Teonhard Hindle & Lev

Chicago Crime Inspires Figures For Publicity

A Chicago crime report from the U S marshal to the Department of Justice covers the last 13 months. It cites thirty criminals sent to Leavenworth, eighteen breweries closed, fifteen hundred building padlocks, two thousand illegal purveyors of poison convicted, and padlock orders for prohibition violations at about 20 per week.

Washington Marcha Ll Chicago Senate Department of Justice United States Department Leavenworth

Poison Plot by Wife Fails to Arouse Lawyer

In Los Angeles on March 11, W H L Bowers a 68 year old Sawtelle lawyer and civic figure said he would not prosecute his wife Olive Orr Brogen Schmidt Bowers and would testify for her if needed. He appeared distressed after authorities showed what they called conservative evidence of a plot to poison his coffee by Bowers and Elmer M Archer. Archer is held on felony charges and Mrs Bowers is under technical arrest. Both deny intent to harm and claim they were joking about the scheme.

Los Angeles Carl W. HL Bowers Sawtelle Cal Olive Orr Brogen-Schmidt Bowers Elmer M. Archer

Drivers to Face Hearings on March 18 in DUI Session

Three local motor vehicle operators will receive hearings for driving under the influence at a County Court session on Thursday March 18 at 10 30 a m. A conference will follow with four more drivers. Stratford and Milford residents Edward F Hall Henry Cormier Charles Munson Houratius M Rive James L Donahue Loreto Pagliarala Clovanni Colerani Jacob Post Cornelius Kohler are listed for conference or hearings.

Stratford Milford Edward F. Hall Warren Street Henry Cormier Reservoir Avenue Charles Munson High Street Houratius M. Rive Seawey Avenue James L. Donahue Sanford Avenue Loreto Pagliarala Kossuth Street Clovanni Colerani Vincelette Street Jacob Post Daniel Street Cornelius Kohler Kings College Place

State Re Enacts Slaying At Trial Of Chiropractor

Philadelphia March 11 AP Sitting dutl even and rigid before the jury Marshall heard District Attorney Fox describe the chiropractor Paula I Marshall as the killer of Anna May Dietrich. Fox portrayed the act as fiendish and sought first degree murder and the death penalty. He recounted the severing of the head, parts burned, and discovery two days later, plus Marshall’s confession that he choked the woman to silence her alleged threat to expose their affair. The trial began after days selecting a 12 member jury with four panels of 146 men. Women were barred as jurors by agreement. Fox outlined the state’s evidence including Dietrich carrying a photograph of Marshall the day of her death and his supposed eight year close relationship with her. He said she believed he was unmarried and that he hid his marriage.

Philadelphia Pauii I. Marshall Dstrict Charles Edwin Fox Anna May Dietrich Commonwealth Fox Marshall Chiroprmictior Delaware County Marshally Marshal Sponsei Dietrich

Three Prisoners Escape Hamden County Jail in Springfield

Three inmates escaped Hamden county jail by sawing a window frame in the chapel. James Lavern and Tenery Lemieux of Springfield and Francis Leroy of Montreal fled onto New Haven railroad tracks after obtaining smuggled saws and handmade frames. Lavern served for liquor violation. Lemieux for robbery at Prof Bairnsworth’s home. Leroy with two Montreal partners for theft of a car.

Springfield Mass Hamden County James Lavern Tenery Lemieux Francis Leroy Montreal New Haven Luvera Lemieux Prof B. Bairnsworth Leroy

Woman Saves 22 From Apartment Fire in Newman Town

Mrs J W Gillis of 1476 Chapel Street ran from her night clothes to rescue her 18 month old infant and guided her sister and 22 others to safety as flames sparked in a New Tavex apartment. Fire, blamed on electric wires near a radio set, caused 4000 dollars in property damage to the building and about 2000 to tenants.

New Tavex J. W. Gillis Chapel Street

Kip's Wife Files Answer to Motion in Rhinelander Suit

Leo Parsony Davis for Mrs. Alice Rhine sought to set aside a jury verdict in the Rhinelander marriage annulment case. Davis mailed his brief to Supreme Court Justice Morschauser, now at Poughkeepsie. The Rhinelander family, socially prominent, alleged concealment of the plaintiff's ancestry by the defendant, a New Rochelle chauffeur's daughter. After four weeks of testimony, the jury ruled for Mrs Rhinelander.

Whith Plains S.yt Leo Parsony Davis Alice Jones Rhineslander Isaac N Mills Leonard Kip Tthinglander Davis Suepreme Morschauser Rhinelander Poughkeepins Maily New Rochelle

Verdict awards 7500 to widow in Bealt death case

A seated verdict in Magatla Palls Supreme Court awarded Mrs. Puelly A. Scott of the city 7500 against the Massachusetts Accident Insurance Co for the death of her husband Dr. Waller A. Bealt health officer. The wife testified the death followed a shaking at a Parker House hotel. the insurer claimed natural causes.

Magatla Palls N.Y. Mar Supreme Court Puelly A. Scott Massachusetts Accident Insurance Co Waller A. Bealt Palle Parker House

Colleges Pick Humorous Debate Topic Amid Controversy

Harvard Yale and Princeton chose a light subject for a triangular debate on March 97, Resolved education is the curse of the present age, while broadcasts from the Eastern Intercollegiate Debating League cited semi humorous topics after protests. An Ames organ music event claimed to feature 190 musicians in Beloit.

Cambiridgh Manas Harvard Yale Princeton Tle Reserves Officers Training Corps Clarvard Intercollegate

Daugherty Aide Augustus Seymour Dies in Ohio

Augustus T. Seymour former assistant Attorney General of the United States dies suddenly in Columbus at age 63. Born August 22 1863 at Nebraska City Nebraska he graduated from Ohio State University in 1895 and had been a member of the Daugherty administration staff.

Columbus Augustus T. Seymour United States Seymour Sle Nebraska City Neb Ohio State University

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad Claims Cure

An old advertisement touts FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR as a superior cough remedy for children and adults. It asserts the product soothes coughs hoarseness and throat irritations and urges against substitutes while warning of unsafe ingredients. References to historical figures and political terms appear in garbled text.

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